Sisters Library picks moving dates

The Sisters Library will close its doors on Friday, December 9, to reopen in its new, larger location on Monday, December 19.

The staff will spend the day packing on December 10.

“We will be using volunteers to pack the boxes,” Sisters Librarian Peg Bermel said.

An earlier plan to have volunteers help with the actual move was scrapped because of concerns about the safety of volunteers lifting heavy boxes. According to Bermel, about 15,000 books need to be moved, along with some shelving.

The library hired a professional mover to handle the transfer of the books, furnishings and equipment.

The existing computers will be moved and more added for a total of 10 computers in the main library and four in the children’s section. All are expected to be fully operational when the library opens on December 19.

According to Bermel, a grand opening will be scheduled in January.